Uluru

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Uluru, also referred to as Ayers Rock, is a large ‘ +
‘sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the ‘+
‘Northern Territory, central Australia. It lies 335 km (208 mi) ‘+
‘south west of the nearest large town, Alice Springs; 450 km ‘+
‘(280 mi) by road. Kata Tjuta and Uluru are the two major ‘+
‘features of the Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park. Uluru is ‘+
‘sacred to the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara, the ‘+
‘Aboriginal people of the area. It has many springs, waterholes, ‘+
‘rock caves and ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as a World ‘+
‘Heritage Site.